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FILLED UP (plēroō): fulfill, complete, fill, to be or become generously supplied with

Scholar: denotes the filling up toward a goal (which in context is the “fullness”)FULLNESS (plērōma): fullness; full measure; that which fills up

the stage of having every necessary or normal part or component or step Colossians 1:19 – For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in [Jesus]…John 1:16 – For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

Ephesians 4:11-13 – And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.

Colossians 2:9-10a – For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete …

“Complete” = “filled full”The Already and Not Yet [Paradox]

Ephesians 1:22-23 – And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Illustration: boy growing up into a man Romans 8:28-29 – And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren …» Is the fullness of His life being demonstrated in you?

Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.» If the fullness of God is dwelling within us … shouldn’t He be obvious/apparent/visible to the world around us?

3 practical ideas you need to practice so you can experience the fullness of God in your life

Be humble [empty]

If you want to fill a cup with the fullness of God … it necessitates for you to be empty and open to receiveIllustration: got to release your handful of pebbles so your hands can be made full of His diamonds and treasure

Be Diligent [seeking]

Hebrews 11:6 – And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who [diligently] seek Him.Matthew 6:33 – But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.Can’t be passive … must keep walking forward in the process of being filled Ezekiel 47

Be Obedient

We can’t progress further than where we have obeyed What is in our lives that is hindering the fullness of God in our lives? Repent.